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Formerly known as the Queenswood Road Nature Reserve, the reserve occupies about 0.22 hectares
Queenswood Road Nature Reserve
Formerly known as the Queenswood Road Nature Reserve, the reserve occupies about. 0.22 hectares.
Habitats on site include:
- Scrub – mainly bramble and small trees which are great for attracting nesting birds
- Mixed native / non-native woodland – attracting invertebrates as well as providing cover and nesting sites for birds and other wildlife
- Semi-improved neutral grassland – attracting many invertebrates, as well as providing cover for reptiles and amphibians
- Tall herb layer – again attracting butterflies and providing cover for wildlife
- Standing water –providing a habitat for frogs, newts, dragonflies and other insects
As part of our site management plans, staff, volunteers and co-workers at Sydenham Garden have established new wildlife habitats, thinned encroaching scrubland and laid new paths to improve site access.
We have also built a bird hide, created a large wildlife pond and constructed a wooden bridge to link the nature reserve with the community garden.
Ecological Management Plan
Download a copy of our Ecological Management Plan 2009-2014 (PDF 1MB).